The Air Year
The Air Year by Caroline Bird, published by Carcanet in 2020, is a poetry collection comprising 64 pages. This edition explores themes of flight, transition, and the complexities of emotion, as Bird’s speakers navigate a state of unrest, caught between moments of take-off and landing. The work reflects on the uncontrollable nature of love and the fleeting experience of joy, presenting a vivid portrayal of characters who confront their uncertainties.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of poetic expression that delves into the liminal spaces of existence. The collection captures the essence of being lost while simultaneously embracing the thrill of stepping into the unknown. With a focus on the experiences of women and the nuances of European poetry, The Air Year invites contemplation on the nature of change and the emotional landscapes that accompany it.
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Shortlisted for the Polari Book Prize 2021. Winner of the 2020 Forward Prize for Best Collection. Shortlisted for the Costa Poetry Award 2020. A Telegraph Poetry Book of the Month (February 2020). A Telegraph Book of the Year 2020. A Guardian Book of the Year 2020. The Air Year is a time of flight, transition and suspension: signatures scribbled on the sky. Bird’s speakers exist in a state of unrest, trapped in a liminal place between take-off and landing, undeniably lost. Love is uncontrollable, joy comes and goes at hurricane speed. They walk to the cliff edge, close their eyes and step out into the air. Caroline Bird has five previous collections published by Carcanet. Her fifth collection, In These Days of Prohibition, was shortlisted for the 2017 T.S. Eliot Prize and the Ted Hughes Award.
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